Japan news

Here are some recent news stories from Japan:

Top Stories

  1. COVID-19 cases surge in Japan: Japan has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases, with over 20,000 new cases reported in the past week. The government has announced new measures to combat the spread of the virus, including increased testing and contact tracing.
  2. North Korea fires ballistic missile: North Korea fired a ballistic missile into the sea off Japan's coast, prompting a warning from the Japanese government to its citizens to take necessary precautions.
  3. Tokyo Olympics postponed to 2021: The Tokyo Olympics, originally scheduled for 2020, have been postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Business and Economy

  1. Japan's economy contracts: Japan's economy contracted by 0.8% in the first quarter of 2020, marking the first contraction since 2015.
  2. Toyota to invest in electric vehicles: Toyota has announced plans to invest $13.5 billion in electric vehicles over the next five years, as part of its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint.
  3. Japan's trade deficit widens: Japan's trade deficit widened to $13.4 billion in April, as exports fell due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Politics and Society

  1. Japan's parliament passes budget: Japan's parliament has passed a budget for the 2021 fiscal year, which includes measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and support the economy.
  2. Japan's prime minister visits US: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited the United States, where he met with President Donald Trump to discuss trade and security issues.
  3. Japan's population decline continues: Japan's population declined by 0.2% in 2020, marking the 10th consecutive year of decline.

Culture and Entertainment

  1. Anime and manga popularity soars: Anime and manga have become increasingly popular worldwide, with Japanese creators seeing a surge in demand for their work.
  2. Japanese cuisine gains international recognition: Japanese cuisine has gained international recognition, with many Japanese restaurants and chefs winning awards and accolades.
  3. Tokyo's Shibuya Crossing gets makeover: Tokyo's famous Shibuya Crossing has been renovated, with new pedestrian crossings and improved lighting.

Sports

  1. Japan's soccer team qualifies for World Cup: Japan's national soccer team has qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
  2. Japanese tennis player wins Grand Slam title: Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka won the Australian Open, becoming the first Asian player to win a Grand Slam singles title.
  3. Japan's sumo wrestling tournament cancelled: Japan's sumo wrestling tournament has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

These are just a few of the latest news stories from Japan. If you're looking for more information, I'd be happy to help!